Maybe that should say night. I’m a bit late with my posting today. No real reason, just a bit of holiday laziness before a full week of work. 
Debated postponing until tomorrow but really do need to get a plan for this upcoming week underway. Joining in with Sandra over at Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom helps me do just that.
The Weather
Rainy and cool all day today. However, the rest of the week looks nice with highs in the 70’s and I do think we might hit the 80’s on Friday. A slight chance of rain on Wednesday. Would be nice to properly dry out again.
On My Reading Pile
Read two books from my summer reading list. Spent a lot of today finishing The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins. A good twisty suspense novel that’s supposed to be a bit like Jane Eyre (one of those classics I’ve never read, hmm…perhaps I need to make another list?). My lighter summer read was A Summer Wedding at the Cornish Confetti Agency by Daisy James. A bit disappointed to see that series come to an end as I really enjoyed the characters.
On My TV
Trying to finish my Walking Dead shows before my AMC+ trial ends, need to finish Lucifer now that they’ve added the rest of the season to Netflix. And my husband and I started watching The Kominsky Method, also on Netflix (funny but for adults!) Just reruns on network tv now probably so whatever I happen to catch.
On The Menu
A full work week after the holiday today so keeping things pretty simple.
MONDAY: husband grilled ribs, corn, fruit salad
TUESDAY: Spaghetti, salad *I work 8:30-5*
WEDNESDAY: Honey lemon chicken legs, rice (or I may make the crunchy coleslaw I forgot to make today) *I work 8:30-5*
THURSDAY: BLT salads *I work 8:30-5*
FRIDAY: OUT (or something from freezer) *I work 8:30-5*
On My To Do List
Not too much since my work schedule is pretty full this week (for the next 3 weeks!)
- Pay bills
- Need to find the time to go buy new tennis shoes
- Take some donations to the thrift store
- Remind husband that Saturday is the big item drop off in the city (we have some large junk to dispose)
- Maybe a little vacation planning
Creating
Honestly not much, just working on the garden areas. Pulled a bunch of weeds (thought they were flowers coming back but determined no, they were indeed just weeds) yesterday. Front porch still needs more flowers. At least I have my pink petunia pot going…
Looking Around The House
Well, G cleaned his room which somehow translates to lots of stuff in the living room. Can’t complain too much as he finally went through his clothes and now there are 2 bags of donations to take to the thrift store just from his stuff.
From The Camera
An older one from our 2019 Washington, D.C. Trip but meaningful to share today. 
Something Fun To Share
I think I’ve shared her videos before but I made this recipe for our dessert tonight. (It wasn’t a huge hit but I liked it. My husband and oldest didn’t care for the apple in it. J hasn’t tried it yet as he just wasn’t super hungry today.)
On My Prayer List
Friends, Family, Strangers. Especially the strangers having a medical emergency in the grocery store on Sunday morning (it’s weird to here a call for a doctor over the intercom that usually plays music, I saw the ambulance as I left the store).
Quote For The Week
Another photo, taken during our 2019 Washington, D.C. trip. Good reminder for today especially.
PERFECT quotes and photos for today and I absolutely adore the cardinal picture you began with – great flowers too! Have a wonderful week despite the busy schedule. 😀
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Thank you! I did have a great week but it was super busy so super late comment replies. Hope you are enjoying your weekend so far.
Great photos for Memorial Day. Sounds like you have a crazy work week coming up. I hope you can find some downtime. 🙂
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Thank you! It was a busy work week (next 3 weeks are the same) and next week is going to be even busier as I have some evening things to do. I’ll gladly take the busy though. Planning to spend some time out in the garden relaxing today 🙂 Hope you’ve had a wonderful week.
All great pictures. I will go see Dana’s fruit salad. Great idea to have a summer reading list.
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Thank you! I think I liked the fruit salad better than the rest of them. My husband and oldest son didn’t care for the apple in it. Hope you are having a great weekend.
Beautiful photos and sounds like you’ll be having some beautiful weather this week too. Sounds like a busy week for you. I hope all goes smoothly!
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Thank you. We actually had a full week without rain! (I think it rained overnight maybe Monday into Tuesday but we were able to be outside with the preschool kids all week). Hope you are enjoying your weekend so far.
Hello Lovie!
I’m late this week too. I’m so happy to hear the weather has been behaving. ☀️
Love the pics and the patriotism in the ones from your D.C. trip 🇺🇸
That dessert/fruit salad is intriguing. I think I’d try it with the melted ice cream – that actually sounds really yummy. I think peaches would be good in it in the summer too.
Love your inspiration quote too. So true!
Blessings on the rest of your week Jean. xo
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I’m even late with my comment replies this week. Peaches would be good in it though I’m not sure about the chocolate with peaches. Hope you had a wonderful week.